This week, our firstborn turned thirteen. I'm in a bit of shock over it, maybe a bit of denial. But I look at his face and already feel like it's more angular. I'm still taller than he is (for now), but his puppy feet are bigger than mine. And look at all those arms and legs! Suddenly I feel like … [Read more...]
I have a bit of a problem. With an app I use. On my phone. To track how much walking I do with the puppy (note: I will never, ever be a runner, but she and I are doing a lot of walking and we enjoy it. The geek in me likes to see how far we go). The problem is not that the app likes to cheer me on. … [Read more...]
I'm so fascinated by watching spring come upon us. Over spring break, we hiked through falling snowflakes. Just weeks later, we are wading in the creek near our home. I haven't seen spring for about a dozen years and I think I'm in love. … [Read more...]
It's so easy to get stuck behind my desk working throughout the day and just not moving. I've been trying to be better about it, which includes walking the puppy every morning after the girls are on the bus. With a view like this waiting for me on the walk, it's captivating. Every day, I look … [Read more...]
Today is my daughter's birthday. She is, unbelievably, eleven. She is named for her grandmother, and aptly so, as it turns out. My child is bright and driven, loving and compassionate, temperamental and spectacular. A lot like my mother. I wish that they could have loved each other in … [Read more...]
What is it about your child, your wife, your family, that you treasure in your heart? It’s more than just a smile, isn't it? For me, it's the intense concentration on my daughter's face as she tugs … (read more)
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